...a lack of alternative, hopeful vision for the direction of world/US events and policies. I am one who thinks there is always hope so long as you don't give up and quit. I love that story about getting up every time you fall...and one only loses by failing to get up. Joe Biden told that story well. And it's one of the reasons I admire Sec. Kerry. He just keeps pushing forward toward a positive outcome even though he is attacked by the ignorant for the work he does. He never stops. 
I think debate and discussion here and in GD could clarify issues and remove some of the cynicism of posters. But...while that is my goal/hope...I think some posters want to shut down the debate. That's probably why they are so fast to attack.
Thanks,MBS, for helping us stay up to date on JK. 
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